Questions with prepositions

Questions with prepositions

By Karen Buzzelli

FYI​

  We use questions with preposition when we ask about an element of the sentence that comes after a preposition. In questions with preposition we put the preposition at the end of the question (after the verb, or the verb + object if there is an object).​

Questions with prepositions

​I played tennis with John. ⇒ Who did you play tennis with? (NOT With who did you…)

• I work for a multinational company ⇒  What company do you work for?

• We usually talk about sports. ⇒ What do you usually talk about? 

Multiple Choice

She's looking for a job.What...

• she's looking for?

• is she looking?

• is she looking for?

Multiple Choice

I am waiting for my husband. Who ....

• are you waiting for?

• you're waiting ?

• you're waiting for?

Multiple Choice

He apologised for being late. What...?

• did he apologise?

• did he apologise for?

• he apologised for?

Multiple Choice

The book is based on a novel by a Russian writer. What....

• is the book based on?

• is the book based?

• the book is based on?

Fill in the Blanks

I dreamt about our old house in Cornwall. 

Fill in the Blanks

I always listen to Jack's advice.

Multiple Choice

Lewis asked his boss for a promotion. What....

• Lewis did ask his boss for

• Lewis asked his boss for

• did Lewis ask his boss for